Luke 7:12

“Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.”

"Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her." - Luke 7:12
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What does Luke 7:12 mean?

Luke 7:12 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her." This verse is part of a larger narrative…

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The Gate of Compassion: An Encounter Beyond Grief

In the Gospel according to Luke, we are given a powerful glimpse into the compassionate heart of Jesus through the narrative found in Luke 7:12. The scripture states, "Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his…

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A Prayer of Compassion and Resurrection

O Gracious and Eternal Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with awe and reverence for the depth of Your compassion and love for humanity. In the stillness of this moment, I reflect on the powerful truth of Luke 7:12, which stirs profound emotions within my…

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Luke 7:12 - "Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her."
Luke 7:12-15 - "As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother."
"As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother." - Luke 7:12-15
Luke 12:7 - "But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows."
"But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows." - Luke 12:7
Luke 12:6-7 - "Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
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"But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows." - Luke 12:7
"But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows." - Luke 12:7
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